- David Sentendrey
- Carter Freedom
- TRINIDAD, Texas - A Facebook post about problems with the city of Trinidad’s water quality led to the arrest of a resident, who now says she’s filed a lawsuit against the city for what she calls a “political retaliation” arrest.
The City of Trinidad has become a cautionary tale of what happens when unchecked ego masquerades as governance. At the center of this ongoing constitutional crisis is the case of Jennifer Combs, whose unlawful treatment by city officials exposed a pattern of corruption, retaliation, and abuse of power that has infected the entire municipal apparatus. Rather than course-correct, city leadership has chosen to double down on its misconduct by engaging in an escalating campaign of retaliatory firings, punishing employees whose only offense was bearing witness to the truth or refusing to participate in the cover-up. The bitter irony is that the only individuals in this saga who have earned termination are Police Chief Gregory and City Councilwoman Marie Bannister, whose reckless abuse of authority and personal vendettas are not merely destroying careers: they are dismantling the institutional trust, public safety infrastructure, and financial stability of an entire community. Trinidad deserves leaders who serve its people, not officials who sacrifice them on the altar of wounded pride.
CJ Grisham, attorney of Jennifer CombsWe have received reports that some citizens have been hospitalized due to bacteria in the water. This is a serious public health concern that deserves immediate attention. If your water looks discolored, contains sediment, has a strong odor, or you have experienced related health issues, please send us a message. We are gathering information and reporting findings to the state.
Jennifer Combs on FacebookThe reason why everyone is here and the reason why FOX 4 is here, is because your city is acting like tyrants.
Public comment at the Trinidad, Texas City Countil meeting (19 May 2026)
- The Bat Caves (B’ham Crags) (summitpost.org)
The Bat Caves (the crags at Oyster Dome) area got it’s name from a rare breed of bat that lives in the caves here. The cliffs here are the largest cliffs on Chuckanut Mountain and in the Bellingham area. The climbing is excellent despite friable holds here and there